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A look at design and styles of architecture throughout the years

Behind the Scenes at Christie’s

Posted on July 24, 2016 by Stacey Bewkes   •   4 Comments
Abbey House for sale at Christie's
This year, Christie’s is celebrating its 250th anniversary. And while there have been many special exhibitions and events this year at their outposts around the world, today I take you on a quick virtual trip online behind the scenes at the auction house where they have posted interviews and special relevant pieces for the occasion.…
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Friday Five Favorite Finds IV

Posted on July 21, 2016 by Stacey Bewkes   •   10 Comments
Nantucket Unitarian Church
This week’s Friday Five Favorite Finds starts off with a bit of Nantucket history. In the early 18th century, the island was made up primarily of Quaker and Congregational worshippers, a century later adding a second Congregational Churches on island, with the original “north church” on Centre Street and the “south church” on Orange Street.…
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At Home with Susanna Salk and Liz Lange at Grey Gardens

Posted on July 17, 2016 by Stacey Bewkes   •   18 Comments
Grey Gardens today
Few homes elicit the same obsessive intrigue as Grey Gardens. Made famous by the late David and Albert Maysles’ 1975 documentary, the house was subsequently featured in an HBO remake with Drew Barrymore and Jessica Lange, as well as endless parodies, most recently Fred Armisen and Bill Hader’s hysterical Sandy Gardens.…
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Back to the Land

Posted on July 5, 2016 by Stacey Bewkes   •   8 Comments
Back to the land Mimi Thorisson
While we just celebrated the birthday of our own “land” this weekend, there seems to be a more widespread undercurrent in the air. The appeal of returning back to the land is a movement literally underfoot. From the longstanding farm to table movement, to a renewed interest in home made and artisanal products, where the connection from maker to buyer is transparent, we have slowly progressed to the point where the fantasy of a life even closer to nature is becoming a reality for many.…
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Happy Fourth of July!

Posted on July 4, 2016 by Stacey Bewkes   •   4 Comments
Happy Fourth of July
From a quintessential American setting, wishing everyone a very happy Fourth of July! The Nantucket fireworks were last night, and while we didn’t venture into town for the festivities, the spirit was evident island-wide, as everyone from storefronts to iconic rose covered cottages proudly display their red, white and blue!…
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New York Botanical Garden Celebrates 125 Years

Posted on June 29, 2016 by Stacey Bewkes   •   2 Comments
The New York Botanical Garden celebrates 125 years
This year the New York Botanical Garden celebrates 125 years. One of New York City’s most prized cultural institutions, the Botanical Garden is not only an urban oasis of breathtaking beauty, but also a a world-renowned leader in plant research and conservation and an educational facility that attracts both science scholars from around the globe as well as children, deepening the connections between plants and people.…
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24 Hours in New Orleans

Posted on June 12, 2016 by Stacey Bewkes   •   3 Comments
24 Hours in New Orleans Julia Row
Early last month, Susanna and I flew down to spend a quick 24 hours in New Orleans. With a little help from our video subjects, Jane Scott Hodges and Sara Ruffin Costello, as well as our usual on-foot exploring, we definitely got a taste for the unique flavor of The Big Easy.…
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More Patina Farm Style

Posted on June 10, 2016 by Stacey Bewkes   •   12 Comments
entry to Patina Farm
Thank you to so many of you who stopped by and left such lovely comments about Susanna’s and my video visit to Brooke and Steve Giannetti’s beautiful Ojai farm. With such an idyllic setting and photogenic home, it was hard to stop snapping shots.…
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Final Look at Kips Bay 2016

Posted on June 9, 2016 by Stacey Bewkes   •   3 Comments
Groves & Co Kips Bay 2016 master bath
Today (Thursday) is the final day to tour the Kips Bay 2016 Decorator Show House. While there is never time to tour all the rooms here on the site, today we take a look at the three bathrooms and powder rooms in the house.…
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Garrow Kedigian Ode to an Emperor at Kips Bay 2016 Show House

Posted on June 8, 2016 by Stacey Bewkes   •   5 Comments
Garrow Kedigian Kips Bay 2016 Show House
I find I often have an affinity for those designers who also have architectural backgrounds. They frequently structure their spaces with distinctive defining elements and in many cases have a strong working knowledge of design history. This certainly holds true for Garrow Kedigian in his dramatic Kips Bay 2016 Show House space.…
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